Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Southern Domestic Violence and CAT Investigations
Job title Administration Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Alice Springs
Position number 9782 RTF 355439 Closing 15/09/2026
Contact Robert Kent, Superintendent of Southern DVC on 08 8951 1717 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355439
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide comprehensive, confidential, administrative coordination to the business area to ensure quality operation and service delivery.
Context statement
The Southern Domestic Violence and CAT Investigations delivers specialised investigative, governance, and victim support services in
response to serious domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) offending across the Northern Territory. This role provides high-level
administrative coordination to support operational, investigative, and project-based functions across various units within the Division. Key
responsibilities include recording, preparing, and reporting on data and information-sharing activities, maintaining confidentiality, and
supporting multiagency initiatives. The role involves frequent handling of highly sensitive and confidential information, requiring resilience
when dealing with confronting investigation material and a strong awareness of, and sensitivity to, the wellbeing needs of individuals
affected by DFSV.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive administrative coordination which may include:
- delivering well-coordinated administrative support services such as monitoring, preparing, and managing information and reports
and developing robust work processes.
- managing general enquiries and liaising effectively with stakeholders to assist in the smooth operation of the division.
- maintaining appropriate administrative systems, registers, processes, databases, and records management
- ensure client-centric services and the management of effective and efficient workflows.
- managing a range of procurement functions including travel, liaising with suppliers, purchasing, and processing transactions
- providing support to working groups/committees as required
2. Liaise in a discreet and confidential manner with a range of people across all levels of staff within the agency, Executive and other
internal and external stakeholders.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to work effectively in a team support role; with a high-level of personal motivation, attention to detail, sound judgement,
the ability to maintain confidentiality and a clear understanding of the need for tact and diplomacy.
2. Knowledge and experience in delivering well-coordinated administrative support services; including document preparation, collation
and distribution, management of information and records; and developing robust work processes.
3. Experience operating in a fast-paced environment with strong organisational and time management skills; with demonstrated ability
to prioritise tasks.
4. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with minimal supervision.
5. Sound knowledge in computer systems, records management and business systems, or the ability to obtain.
6. Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and
effectively at all levels and with people from diverse backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Certificate III in office administration or business.
Further Information
The successful applicant must consent to a check by Police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no significant
criminal history record. Under the Standardised Role and Recruitment program applications found “suitable but unsuccessful” may be
given future consideration for identical vacancies in the Northern Territory Public Sector. Applicants not wishing for future consideration
may opt out if contacted by Workforce Services.
